: a computerized electronic machine that performs basic banking functions (such as handling check deposits or issuing cash withdrawals)
called also automated teller machine, automatic teller, automatic teller machine
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Within hours of the murder, Lopez withdrew money from Lopez-Custodio’s bank account at a liquor store ATM.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Investigators noted the suspects also attempted to move funds using a cryptocurrency ATM, though those specific transactions ultimately failed.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Philadelphia Police are looking for three suspects accused of trying to blow up an ATM before robbing a convenience store in the city's Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood Sunday night.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 8 June 2026
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While proceeds from the public offerings and Berkshire’s placement will directly fund heavy capital expenditures to scale global AI infrastructure, the ATM program is fundamentally administrative.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Within hours of the murder, Lopez withdrew money from Lopez-Custodio’s bank account at a liquor store ATM.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Investigators noted the suspects also attempted to move funds using a cryptocurrency ATM, though those specific transactions ultimately failed.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Philadelphia Police are looking for three suspects accused of trying to blow up an ATM before robbing a convenience store in the city's Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood Sunday night.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 8 June 2026
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“Atm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atm. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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